Jeffrey R. Motuzas (born October 1, 1971 in

Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua is a city in southern New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it had a population of 91,322, the second-largest in northern New England after nearby Manchester, New Hampshire, Manchester. Along with Manc ...

) is a former

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for the

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. Motuzas attended Nashua High School. He was drafted by the

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in the 13th round (343rd overall) of the

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. Motuzas played for the Yankees minor league system until he retired from playing in 1996. Motuzas served as the bullpen catcher for the Diamondbacks from 1998–2013. Also of note has been Motuzas participating in the Home Run Derby as a Derby pitcher, a role that is almost always filled by players other than actual pitchers.

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